Proposals Engineer
Our specialised manufacturing client based in the heart of Telford is looking for a Full Time Permanent Proposals Engineer to join the overall sales team to give support and strategic development.
You will be servicing the sales department's customer project enquiries in a timely and accurate manner. You will ensure that proposals are completed on time and on budget. The Proposals Engineer needs to be confident dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders and adapt their style of management and leadership to each situation.
In addition, you will be receiving and reviewing requests for quotations from the sales department for the company's products and services, dealing directly with the Sales Team regarding customer and service enquiries. You will review and understand customer specifications and, along with the engineering department, determine an appropriate technical solution and decide upon suitable equipment to offer. You will obtain costs of materials, consumables, sub‑contract work etc. to prepare quotes, and prepare quotations in accordance with customer specified requirements, documentation and company policies.
Other responsibilities include assisting in after sales service where necessary, developing and maintaining service, assisting in sales order administration, conducting contract reviews where necessary, and assisting in project management when required. Actively work with the Sales Team seeking sales and marketing opportunities, representing the company and visiting customers with the Sales Team as and when required for bid clarification, and carrying out additional tasks as may become necessary to ensure the smooth running of the sales operation.
Ideal Candidate
* Must have minimum 5 years relevant experience.
* Customer focused rounded professional with a can‑do positive attitude.
* Preferably educated to degree standard in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* From a proposals/sales engineering background in a Marine/Heavy lifting equipment.
* Excellent sales, negotiation and communication skills.
* An excellent track record of preparing and presenting detailed proposals and selling equipment to engineering professionals up to board standard in small to global size companies.
* Ability to help define and successfully execute a sales proposal strategy.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
* Familiar with AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault.
* Bright, conscientious, and creative.
* Problem solver.
* Self‑motivated and a true team member – able to work and succeed.
* Strong drive to rapidly absorb and develop skills in a wide range of engineering disciplines with strict attention to detail.
Hours
Monday – Friday
Salary
£30,000 – £40,000 per annum
Benefits
* Holiday 33 Days
* On Site Parking
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